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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Barnstaple hotel

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB
  • Place, Pannier Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen's Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Saunton Sands
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Barnstaple

On riverwalk.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Saunton Sands and 12 miles (20 km) of Croyde Bay Beach. Exmoor Zoo and Clovelly Village are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Exmoor Zoo - 23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 27 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 10 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barum Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Claytons & the Glasshouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Barnstaple hotel
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Imperial Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Barnstaple hotel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Imperial Hotel offers 63 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Please note that some guestrooms are located in the Rivercourt Building and are accessed through a separate entrance.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Imperial Barnstaple
Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
The Imperial Hotel Hotel
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Imperial Hotel to the airport?

The Imperial Hotel is 51.8 mi (67-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Imperial Hotel?

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial Hotel on Nov 1, 2025 start from $128.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Imperial Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Imperial Hotel.

How close is The Imperial Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 9.2 mi (27-min drive) from Saunton Sands and 10.5 mi (30-min drive) from Croyde Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Imperial Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Imperial Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Imperial Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Imperial Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Imperial Hotel have a pool?

The Imperial Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Imperial Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Imperial Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Imperial Hotel to downtown Barnstaple?

The Imperial Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Barnstaple.